2022 XC90 Volvo Symbols and messages Owners Manual

Message	Specification
Blind spot sensor Service required	The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted.
Blind spot system off Trailer attached	BLIS and Cross Traffic Alert have been deactivated as a trailer has been connected to the car’s electrical system.

A text message can be cleared by briefly pressing the button, located in the center of the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad.
If a message remains, contact a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

Messages for City Safety

A number of messages regarding City Safety can be shown in the driver display. Here are some examples.

Message	Specification
City Safety Automatic intervention	When City Safety brakes or has done an automatic braking, several of the driver display symbols may be illuminated in connection with a text message being shown.
City Safety Reduced functionality Service required	The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted.

A text message can be cleared by briefly pressing the button, located in the center of the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad.
If a message persists, contact a workshop.

Messages for Cross Traffic Alert

A number of messages regarding Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) can be shown in the driver display. Here are some examples.

Message	Specification
Blind spot sensor Service required	The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted.
Blind spot system off Trailer attached	BLIS and CTA have been deactivated as a trailer has been connected to the car’s electrical system.

Symbols and messages for electronic stability control

A number of symbols and messages regarding electronic stability control (ESC) can be shown on the driver display. Here are some examples.

Symbol	Message	Specification
	Constant glow for approx. 2 seconds	System check when the engine is started.
	Flashing light	The system is being activated.
	Constant glow	Sport mode is activated. NOTE: The system is not deactivated in this mode – it is partly reduced.
–	Traction control Temporarily off	The system has been temporarily reduced due to excessive brake temperature – the function is reactivated automatically when the brakes have cooled.
	ESC Service required	The system is disengaged. Stop the car in a safe place, switch off the engine and start it again.

Symbols and messages for adaptive cruise control

A number of symbols and messages regarding the adaptive cruise control (ACC) can be shown. Here are some examples.

Symbol	Message	Specification
	The symbol is lit	The car is maintaining the stored speed.
	Adaptive Cruise Contr. Unavailable The symbol is extinguished	Adaptive cruise control is set to standby mode.
	Adaptive Cruise Contr. Service required The symbol is extinguished	The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
	Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see Owner’s manual	Clean the windscreen in front of the camera and radar unit’s detectors.

Symbols and messages for Pilot Assist

A number of symbols and messages regarding Pilot Assist can be shown. Here are some examples.

Symbol	Message	Specification
	The steering wheel symbol extinguished	Indicates deactivated steering assistance. When Pilot Assist provides steering assistance, the steering wheel is lit up.
	The symbol for hands on the steering wheel	The system cannot detect whether the driver has his/her hands on the steering wheel. Place your hands on the steering wheel and actively steer the car.
	Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see Owner’s manual	Clean the windscreen in front of the camera and radar unit’s detectors.

Symbols and messages for lane assistance

A number of symbols and messages regarding lane assistance (LKA) can be shown on the driver display. Here are some examples.

Symbol	Message	Specification
	Driver support system Reduced functionality Service required	The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted.
	Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see Owner’s manual	The ability of the camera to scan the roadway in front of the car is reduced.
	Lane Keeping Aid Apply to steer	The LKA steering assistance does not function if the driver does not have his/her hands on the steering wheel. Follow the instruction and steer the car.
	Lane Keeping Aid Standby until steering applied	LKA is set in standby mode until the driver starts to steer the car again.

Display mode for lane assistance

Lane assistance (LKA) is visualized by symbols in the driver display depending on the situation.

Here are some examples of symbols and the situations in which they are shown:

Available

Available – the lane lines in the symbol are white.
Lane assistance is scanning one or both lane lines.

Unavailable

Unavailable – the lane lines in the symbol are extinguished.
The Lane assistance cannot detect the lane lines, the speed is too low or the road is too narrow.

Indication of steering assistance/warning

Steering assistance/warning – the lane lines in the symbol are colored.
Lane assistance indicates that the system is giving a warning and/or attempting to steer the car back into the lane.

Messages for Park Assist Pilot

Messages for Park Assist Pilot (PAP) can be shown in the driver display and/or the central display. Here are some examples.

Message	Specification
Park Assist System Sensors blocked, cleaning needed	One or more of the function’s sensors are blocked – check and correct them as soon as possible.
Park Assist System Unavailable Service required	The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted.

Symbols and messages for Park Assist

Symbols and messages for Park Assist can be shown in the driver display and/or the central display. Here are some examples.

Symbol	Message	Specification
		The rearward parking assistance sensors are deactivated, so there are no acoustic warnings for obstacles/objects.
	Park Assist System Sensors blocked, cleaning needed	One or more of the function’s sensors are blocked – check and correct them as soon as possible.
	Park Assist System Unavailable Service required	The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted.

Symbols and messages for park assist camera

Symbols and messages for the Park assist camera can be shown in the driver display and/or the central display. Here are some examples.

Symbol	Message	Specification
		The rearward parking assistance sensors are deactivated, so there are no acoustic warnings and field marks for obstacles/objects.
		The camera is disengaged.
	Park Assist System Sensors blocked, cleaning needed	One or more of the function’s sensors are blocked – check and correct them as soon as possible.
	Park Assist System Unavailable Service required	The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted.

Symbols and messages for steering assistance upon the risk of collision

A number of symbols and messages regarding steering assistance may be shown in the driver display. Here are some examples.

Symbol	Message	Specification
	Collision avoidance Automatic intervention	When the function is activated, a message is shown to the driver indicating that the system has been activated.
	Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see Owner’s manual	The ability of the camera to scan the roadway in front of the car is reduced.

A text message can be cleared by briefly pressing the button, located in the center of the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad.
If a message remains: Contact a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

Symbols in the center display’s status bar

Overview of the symbols that can be shown in the center display’s status bar.
The status bar shows activities in progress and, in some cases, their status.
Not all symbols are shown all the time due to the limited space in the status bar.

Symbol	Specification
	Connected to the Internet.
	Roaming activated.
	Signal strength in the mobile phone network.
	Bluetooth device connected.
	Bluetooth was activated but no device was connected.
	Information sent to and from GPS.
	Connected to Wi-Fi network.
	Tethering activated (Wi-Fi hotspot). The car then shares the available connection.
	Car modem activated.
	USB sharing is active.
	Phone charging wirelessly.
	Process in progress.
	Timer for preconditioning active.
	The audio source is being played back.
	The audio source stopped.
	A phone call is in progress.
	The audio source is muted.
	News is received from the radio channel.
	Traffic information is received.
	Clock.

Indicator and warning symbols

The indicator and warning systems alert the driver to the fact that a function is activated, a system is working, or a defect or serious error has occurred.

Red symbols

	Warning The red warning symbol illuminates when a fault has been detected which could affect the safety or drivability of the car. An explanatory text is shown on the driver display at the same time. The warning symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with other symbols.
	Seatbelt reminder Illuminates or flashes when someone in the car is not wearing a seatbelt.
	Airbags An error has been detected in any of the car’s safety systems. Read the message on the driver display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted.
	Fault in brake system An error has occurred on the braking system. Read the message on the driver display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted.
	Parking brake Light illuminated permanently: The parking brake is activated. Flashing: an error has occurred with the parking brake. Read the message in the driver display.
	Faults in the electrical system An error has occurred on the electrical system. Read the message on the driver display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted.
	High engine temperature The engine temperature is too high. Read the message in the driver display.
	Collision risk City Safety warns of a risk of collision with other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists or large animals.
	Low oil pressure The engine oil pressure is too low. Switch off the engine immediately and check the engine oil level, top up if necessary. If the symbol lights up and the oil level is normal, read the message on the display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted.

Amber symbols

	Information A fault has occurred in one of the car’s systems. Read the message in the driver display. The information symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with other symbols.
	Fault in brake system An error has occurred on the braking system. Read the message in the driver display.
	ABS fault The system is disengaged. The car’s regular brake system continues to work, but without the ABS function.
	AdBlue system (diesel) Low AdBlue level or fault in AdBlue system.
	Emissions system Emissions systems fault. Drive to a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted.
	Rear fog lamp The rear fog lamp is illuminated.
	Tyre pressure system Low tyre pressure. If there is a fault in the tyre pressure system, the symbol will flash for approx. 1 minute and then illuminate with a constant glow. This may be because the system cannot detect or warn of low tyre pressure as intended.
	Fault in the headlamp system A fault has occurred on the headlamp system. Read the message in the driver display.
	Lane assistance Lane assistance warns/intervenes.
	Stability system Light on permanently: a fault has occurred in the system. Flashing: the system is working.
	Stability system, sport mode Sport mode is selected.

Blue symbols

	Active main beam Active main beam is activated and switched on.
	Main beam Main beam is switched on.

Green symbols

	Automatic brake The function is activated and the service brake or parking brake is operating.
	Front fog lamps The front fog lamp is switched on.
	Position lamps The position lamps are switched on.
	Left and right-hand direction indicator The direction indicator is being used.

White/grey symbols

	Active main beam Active main beam is activated, but does not come on.
	Preconditioning Engine and compartment heater/air conditioning pre-condition the car.
	Lane assistance White symbol: Lane assistance is on and road lines are detected. Grey symbol: Lane assistance is on but road lines are not detected.
	Rain sensor The rain sensor is activated.

Symbols and messages for parking climate control

A number of symbols and messages regarding parking climate control can be shown in the driver display.
Messages relating to parking climate control can also be displayed on a device that has the Volvo Cars app.

This symbol illuminates in the driver display when the parking heater is active.

Symbol	Message	Specification
	Parking climate Service required	Parking climate control is disengaged. Contact a workshop to check the function as soon as possible.
	Parking climate Temporarily unavailable	Parking climate control is temporarily disengaged. If the problem persists for some time, contact a workshop to check the function.
	Parking climate Unavailable Fuel level too low	Parking climate control cannot be activated when the fuel level is too low to start the parking heater. Fill the vehicle’s fuel tank.
	Parking climate Unavailable Charge level too low	Parking climate control cannot be activated if the charge level of the starter battery is too low to start the parking heater. Start the car.
	Parking climate Limited Charge level too low	The running time for parking climate control is limited when the state of charge in the starter battery is low. Start the car.

Symbols and messages for AdBlue^®

The emission control system continuously monitors the level, quality, and dosage of AdBlue. If something is wrong, a message is shown in the driver display.

An orange symbol is illuminated in the driver display when a problem needs to be rectified using AdBlue.

The AdBlue system gives a warning in different stages

When the AdBlue level starts to become low, or when service is required, the system gives a warning in different stages. A second symbol illuminates in combination with the orange symbol, see table below.

Symbol	Message	Specification
	AdBlue level low	The AdBlue level is low and the tank needs to be topped up.
	AdBlue level low Refill AdBlue	The AdBlue level is very low and the tank needs to be topped up.
	AdBlue level low Refill AdBlue	The AdBlue level is critically low and the tank needs to be filled immediately in order to avoid start of the car being prevented. The symbol remains illuminated until a sufficient amount of AdBlue has been filled.
	AdBlue dosing or AdBlue quality Service of AdBlue is required	The system does not function as it should. It will not be possible to start the car after the distance indicated in the driver display. Contact a workshop to check the function. The symbol remains illuminated until service has been carried out.
	Engine start prohibited Fill a minimum of AdBlue	Starting the car is prevented until AdBlue has been filled. Park the car as level and horizontal as possible so that the car can detect the AdBlue level. Fill to the amount specified in the driver display or contact a workshop.
	Engine start prohibited Service of AdBlue system needed to allow restart	System not working as intended, contact a workshop to check the function. It is not possible to start the car before the service has been completed.

Note

The car must be level for the level gauge to be able to correctly register the amount of AdBlue filled.
After filling with AdBlue, follow the instructions regarding the empty tank and diesel engine when starting the car.

Symbols and messages for automatic gearbox

If a fault should occur in the gearbox, a symbol and a message are shown in the driver display.

ImportantTo prevent damage to any drive system components, the working temperature of the gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of overheating, a warning symbol illuminates in the driver display and a text message is shown – follow the recommendation given.

Symbol	Specification
	An error has occurred in the transmission. Read the message in the driver display.
	Hot or overheated gearbox. Read the message in the driver display.
	Temporary fault on the drivetrain. Read the message in the driver display.